Non Nursing Theories Flashcards
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Systems Theory
first conceptualized by Austrian biologist
Ludwig von Bertalanffy
organized wholes comprised of component parts that interact in a distinct way over time
systems
all sytems are composed of
subsystems or parts that are in dynamic interaction
Systems respond to or interact with the environment in varying degrees. Therefore
systems vary in their capacity to be relatively “closed” or “open” in nature.
change theory
* universally recognized as the founder of modern social psychology
kurt lewin
the three stage model
unfreezing-change-refreeze model
step 1: becoming motivated to
change
unfreezing
step 2: change what needs to be
changed
(unfrozen and moving to a new state)
step 3: making the change
permanent
refreezing
Freud’s Psychosexual Development
*Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis
Sigmund Freud
Sexual energy=
libido, the driving force of human behavior
*describes any sensual pleasure
Freud’s Psychosexual Development Theory
*From birth to 1 year old
oral phase
*1 – 3 years old (Toddlerhood)
anal phase
*acquisition of voluntary sphincter control (toilet training)
anal phase
3-5 or 6 years old (preschooler)
•
phallic phase
gender identity develops
–superego is internalized
–“Oedipal/Electra complex”
phallic phase
•5 or 6 y/o to puberty (School age)
latency (latent) phase
•Puberty - adulthood
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Genital Phase
pioneered the use of theory, using experimentation to test hypothesis
kurt lewin
●theorized a three-stage model
kurt lewin
A child’s sexual gratification becomes focused on a particular body part.
Freud’s Psychosexual Development Theory
A person may remain stalled or “fixated” at a particular stage or regress to an earlier stage.
Freud’s Psychosexual Development Theory
Freud’s Psychosexual Development Theory
•Major site of enjoyment & tension : mouth, lips and tongue, includes biting and sucking activities
oral phase